Australia’s superb lyrebirds ‘farm’ the forest floor to increase their prey – a behaviour rarely seen in nature
Our two-year project involved three sites in the tall forests of Victoria’s Central Highlands. Our research…
New research shows bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief
The answer lies in how quickly body size evolves. We found that birds and mammals that…
Golf courses can be safe havens for wildlife and beacons of biodiversity
Golf courses also have relatively little human activity. Golfers are only allowed on the course during…
H5N1 bird flu spills over again; Nevada cows hit with different, deadly strain
The spread of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cows is unprecedented; the US outbreak is the…
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As US marks first H5N1 bird flu death, WHO and CDC say risk remains low
The H5N1 bird flu situation in the US seems more fraught than ever this week as…
Could NZ’s two kākā subspecies actually be remnants of a more diverse species? Here’s why we need to know
As many Wellingtonians will know, kākā can be trouble. New Zealand’s pesky forest parrots have expanded…
Bird flu jumps from birds to human in Louisiana; patient hospitalized
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu after having contact with sick and…
Stoneflies change colour in response to deforestation, suggesting humans can alter evolution – new research
As we continue to change the planet, scientists are worried we might also be altering the…
Bird flu hit a dead end in Missouri, but it’s running rampant in California
So, in all, Missouri’s case count in the H5N1 outbreak will stay at one for now,…